The Basics
Score: MNU 93 - Peru State 52
Record: MNU (12-1, 9-0), PSC (2-10, 1-7)
Location: AWAC - Peru, Neb.
PERU, Neb. - The Pioneers used a 15-0 run in the first quarter as a springboard to blow out Peru State on Wednesday. With 3:30 left in the opening period, MNU trailed 15-10. But the huge run, capped by
Jovana Jovovic's 3-point play, gave the Pioneers control of the game. The lead was 19 at halftime and 27 at the end of the 3rd. The advantage maxed out at 44 in the final quarter before the final buzzer.
Turning Point
MNU's 15-0 run in the final 3:30 of the 1st quarter.
Individual Leaders
Kechelle Figueroa shot 9-18 for 24 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
Jovana Jovovic had 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Jayden Oliver added 11 points off the bench. And
Whitney Moia had 6 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 2 steals.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Peru to 31% shooting.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Clarke (8-5, 3-5) at 2:00.
